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Broccoli 
Cultivated and used the same as cauliflower. Adapted to sec¬ 
tions where the season is long and moist. Very hardy, standing 
great extremes of temperature. One ounce produces 2500 
plants. 
349 St. Valentine. Produces large, white heads which remain 
in good condition longer than cauliflower. Pkt, 5c; y 2 oz, 
25c; oz, 40c; *4 lb, $1.25; lb, $3.75, postpaid. 
348 Green Christmas Calabrese. Though often confused with 
the Italian Green Sprouting, the growth of this variety is 
quite distinct, and the Green Christmas Calabrese is quite a 
superior variety. It is of branching growth with tender, 
loosely formed, delicious green heads. These loose heads are 
bunched for market and cooked like cauliflower. Pkt, 5c; 
y 2 oz, 20c; oz, 35c; *4 lb, 95c; lb, $2.90, postpaid. 
Cress 
Asparagus 
(Asparagus Roots are listed on page 45.) 
Asparagus is not only a delicious home garden vege¬ 
table, but a very profitable one to grow for market. 
254 Mary Washington. The Mary Washington is the 
highest type of the rust-resistant Asparagus. Very 
early, producing extra large shoots even the second 
year from seed. The 
sprangle prematurely, 
buds or tips are tight, do not 
retaining the flavor and keep¬ 
ing well. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; V4 
lb, 30c; lb, 90c, postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 5 lbs, $3.75 
Chicory 
Brussels 
Sprouts 
A quality vegetable for 
Fall and Winter use. Sprouts, 
like small cabbage, form on 
the long stalk of the plant. 
The quality and flavor of the 
sprouts are much improved 
by frost. 
Cultivate like hardy cab¬ 
bage. 
437 Witloof, Prench Endive. Forms long parsnip¬ 
shaped roots: the roots are forced in frames and 
the new lettuce-like leaves are served as a Winter 
salad. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; i4 lb, 45c; lb, $1.25, post¬ 
paid. 
458 Large-Rooted, Madgeburg. Roots are roasted and 
ground as a coffee substitute or adulterant. Pkt, 
5c; oz, 15c; *4 lb, 40c; lb, $1.25, postpaid. Not pre¬ 
paid, 5 lbs, $5.25. 
438 Chufas 
(Earth Almond) 
Small ground nut, 
Easily grown. Small ground nut, similar in sweet¬ 
ness and flavor to cocoanut or almond, greatly liked 
by children. Pkt, 10c; H lb, 30c; lb, 45c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs, $1.75. 
Asparagus. 
Citron 
435 Colorado Preserving. (100 days.) Immensely 
productive. Makes beautiful clear, nearly trans¬ 
parent preserves. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; y± lb, 25c; lb, 
75c, postpaid. 
442 Citron, Red Seeded. A standard preserving 
citron. Practically identical with Green Seeded 
Citron, except slightly smaller, and with bright 
red seeds. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; y± lb, 25c; lb, 75c, post¬ 
paid. 
Collards 
440 True Georgia. Withstands heat and makes de¬ 
licious greens. A vigorous variety, 3 feet tall, 
carrying a great quantity of large, succulent 
leaves. Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; *4 lb, 30c; lb, 80c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs, $3.50. 
Citron. 
Brussels Sprouts—continued 
351 Eong Island Improved. 
(110 days.) Earlier, more 
dwarf and compact than 
other varieties, the plants 
produce a large crop of 
tightly folded sprouts of 
delicious, sweet flavor. 
Pkt, 5c; y 2 oz, 20c; oz, 
30c; y 4 lb, 75c; lb, $2.25; 
5 lb, $9.75, postpaid. 
Brussels Sprouts. 
Turnip-rooted Celery. 
Forms a large turnip¬ 
shaped root with the flavor 
of fine celery. Splendid for 
stews, soups, etc. Easily 
stored for Winter use. 
436 Large Smooth Prague. 
Pkt, 5c; oz, 20c; 14 lb, 
65c; lb, $2.00, postpaid. 
460 Extra Curled Garden. Pungent salad leaves. 
Grows quickly. Sow seed in drills at intervals dur¬ 
ing season. Pkt, 5c; oz, 15c; X A lb, 30c; lb, 80c, 
postpaid. 
461 Water Cress. For salads and garnishing. Hardy 
plants, easily grown in ponds of fresh water or 
along edges of shallow running streams. Start 
seeds in pans of very 
moist earth. Pkt, 10c; y 2 
oz, 25c; oz, 40c; *4 lb, 
$1.25; lb, $3.75, postpaid. 
Celerfa© 
Dandelion 
490 Improved Thick 
Leaf. An enormous 
crop of thick, fleshy 
leaves. Upright 
growth; blanches eas¬ 
ily. Pkt, 10c; 14 oz, 
35c; oz, 60c; V4 lb, 
$1.80; lb, $5.00, post¬ 
paid. 
C'eleriac. 
